United States Oil Fund News - July 2026
🟢 USO is trading 6.48% up today on Middle East hostilities and supply-risk fears
USO is trading at $128.30 (+6.48%) after renewed Middle East hostilities and reported supply disruptions raised fears of tighter global crude supply. • Crude...
🟢 USO is trading 6.8% up today on Middle East hostilities and supply-risk fears
USO is trading 6.8% up today as crude oil prices spike on renewed Middle East hostilities and supply-risk fears. • Geopolitical tensions escalated following...
🔴 USO is trading 6.2% down today as a pause in U.S.–Iran hostilities erases the geopolitical risk premium
USO is trading 6.2% down today as crude prices drop sharply after a pause in U.S.–Iran hostilities removed much of the recent geopolitical risk premium from...
USO Drops 6% as US-Iran Ceasefire Vaporizes Oil's War Premium — But Is the Selloff Overdone?
Shares of the United States Oil Fund plunged 6.1% in pre-market trading to $128.37 after the United States and Iran announced a mutual halt to military...
USO Drops 6% as US-Iran Ceasefire Vaporizes Oil's War Premium — But Is the Selloff Overdone?
Shares of the United States Oil Fund plunged 6.1% in pre-market trading to $128.37 after the United States and Iran announced a mutual halt to military...
🔴 USO is trading 6.1% down today as US–Iran tensions ease
USO is trading 6.1% lower in pre-market action as crude prices tumble following a de-escalation in Middle East conflict. • WTI and Brent futures fell over 5%...
US Oil Prices Plunge Over 8% as US and Iran Halt Strikes
United States oil prices plummeted by more than 8% following a significant de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This sharp market...
Iran Blames Ukraine for Fatal Attack on Commercial Vessel
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported that a Ukrainian strike targeted an Iranian commercial ship, resulting in the death of one crew member. The...
🟢 USO is trading 6.7% up today on Middle East supply shocks as Brent tops $100
USO is trading 6.7% up today as crude benchmarks spike on escalating Middle East tensions and mounting fears of major supply disruptions. • Brent crude has...
Brent Crude Surpasses $98 Following Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers
Brent crude oil prices climbed past the $98 per barrel threshold following a targeted strike by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. The military action involved attacks...
Iran Threatens Energy Site Attacks Following Trump Warnings of Infrastructure Strikes
Tehran has issued a warning to strike energy infrastructure should the United States conduct bombings of Iranian power facilities. This escalation follows a...
Trump Pledges Disproportionate Response to Iranian Attacks on American Military Personnel
President Trump has issued a formal warning to Iranian leadership regarding the safety of United States military personnel. The administration's policy...
Houthis Impose Maritime Embargo on Saudi Traffic Through Bab al Mandeb Strait
Yemen-based Houthi rebels have declared a formal maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabian vessels navigating the Bab al Mandeb Strait. This strategic...
Trump Declares US Control Over Strait of Hormuz as Brent Surpasses $79
President Trump announced that the United States is assuming control of the Strait of Hormuz. This declaration coincided with a significant movement in energy...
🟢 USO is trading 3.2% up today on escalating US–Iran tensions and Hormuz supply risks
USO is trading 3.2% higher in pre-market on July 13, 2026, tracking a sharp overnight jump in crude futures as US–Iran tensions escalate. • WTI crude prices...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Indefinitely After Warning Shot at Vessel
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has officially suspended all maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz for an indefinite period. This strategic...
🟢 USO is trading 3% up today as crude spikes on U.S.-Iran escalation and end of ceasefire
USO is trading 3% up today as crude oil prices spike following a sharp escalation between the U.S. and Iran and the formal end of their ceasefire agreement. •...
Brent Crude Oil Prices Climb Toward $79 Following Iran Ceasefire Termination
Brent crude oil futures surged toward the $79 per barrel mark during recent market activity. This price escalation follows a formal declaration from President...
Trump Terminates Iran Ceasefire and Halts Future Diplomatic Engagement
President Trump officially declared the termination of the ceasefire agreement with Iran. The administration confirmed a total cessation of diplomatic dealings...
🟢 USO is trading 5.1% up today as oil prices surge on geopolitical supply fears and refinery disruption risks
USO is trading 5.1% up today as crude-linked assets spike amid oil market anxiety over Middle East supply routes and refinery disruption risks. • Elevated...
🟢 USO is trading 3.27% up today on escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a Russian refinery attack
USO is trading at $107.76 (+3.27%) as oil-linked assets rally due to escalating geopolitical tensions impacting global crude supply. • Crude prices surged...
Iran Strikes Two Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
United States government officials report that Iranian forces have struck two commercial vessels within the Strait of Hormuz. This military action targeted a...